Shark Attacks in 1962

In 1962, the Global Shark Attack File logged 86 shark attacks worldwide — 217.5% above the historical annual average. 16 were fatal (18.6%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 21.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

18.6%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

218% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1962

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	21
Australia	20
South Africa	11
New Zealand	7
Papua New Guinea	6

Species most often involved in 1962

Species	Recorded incidents
White shark	8
1.8 m [6'] shark	5
Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmed	4
Bronze whaler shark	4
2.7 m [9'] shark	2

Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.

Notable incidents in 1962

1961 All years →1963

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1962?

The Global Shark Attack File records 86 shark attacks worldwide in 1962, with 16 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1962?

18.6% of shark attacks recorded in 1962 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1962?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1962 were United States (21), Australia (20), South Africa (11).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1962 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1962 were White shark, 1.8 m [6'] shark, Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmed.